Chapter 654: Chapter 645: Company Established, Wen Jingqi Arrives
Three films: one martial arts, one comedy, and one urban romance. They are completely different genres and donât really compete with each other in the market.
Plus, one of them is an online film. Heâs confident that if he invests in all three movies at once, and they do well both in terms of reputation and box office, his status in the industry as an investor will definitely rise to a new level.
Whatâs the point of being an internet celebrity? He used to want to be a million-follower blogger because he thought it would allow him to earn money easily.
But ever since he got into stock trading and started investing in various industries, heâs been making money much faster than he could as an internet celebrity, leaving him less interested in that area.
If given the option, he doesnât like any kind of work. He just thinks about lying down somewhere, sleeping until he naturally wakes up, then eating and sleeping again, having some fun, walking around, and seeing things. Otherwise, whatâs the point of earning all this money if he canât enjoy it?
Tang Nan had just left and Shen Yiâs video call came in. Very punctual, no need to ask why; itâs because her phone is out of battery and she wants to charge it. Wired charging wonât do, but fortunately, thereâs wireless fast charging.
The next morning, at noon, there was news about his companyâs paperwork, all thanks to Tang Nan managing to pull some strings and get it done overtime.
"Hahaha, Xiao Tang, your company is getting bigger and bigger. No wonder the old man says you and Xiao Yi are outstanding women. Compared to you, I feel like Iâm just living off my parents!"
In Tang Nanâs office, Wen Jingqi sat on the sofa, laughing.
Indeed, after getting Su Qingâs message, he initially wanted to send someone over, but the amount this time was significant. Since the old man wanted him to maintain connections with Su Qing and Shen Yi, he decided to come himself.
The project in Jiang City has officially started. He briefly arranged things yesterday and came over today. Flying is convenient these days and doesnât take much time. He thought heâd take the chance to relax, as he hadnât visited the company in a while.
When Shen Yi founded the company initially, no one took it seriously. Then as Shen Yi grew it bigger, he was busy being trained by the old man and didnât have time to visit. The last time was three years ago.
In just three years, the company here had transformed completely. Whether it was the renovations or the scale of personnel, it was vastly different from three years ago.
As for the landlady, although sheâs a major shareholder, sheâs too lazy and has children to care for, so when she comes, itâs just to play for a couple of days before leaving.
The scale of Shen Yiâs company has far exceeded the Wen Familyâs expectations.
"Brother Wen, listen to what youâre saying. Iâd love to live off my parents, but I just canât. Besides, itâs not like you arenât making money. I heard from Xiao Su that your project in Jiang City is a guaranteed profit!" Tang Nan laughed.
Though they donât meet often, they arenât unfamiliar. After all, Tang Nan and Shen Yi have been visiting Wenâs parents in Jiang City every year recently, so they could naturally be considered friends of Wen Jingqi.
"Itâs true it wonât lose money, but to say it will make a lot, forget it. Itâs nothing compared to you guys. Government-planned projects wonât let us reap much profit," Wen Jingqi shook his head.
Family businesses know their situations. In recent years, the real estate industry has been sluggish, and profits have naturally fallen compared to before.
This project can at most break even; it wonât make much profit. However, for ordinary people, the profit is already a massive sum.
"Brother Wen, stop being modest. Everyone knows youâre the wealthy one. Given Wen Jinâs situation, itâs clear. If I were her, Iâd have been lying flat by now. Why work?"
"Xiao Qing is lucky. I canât do that. By the way, whereâs Xiao Su?"
"He went to finalize the companyâs paperwork today. Iâve already informed him youâre here, so he should be back soon."
Just as they were speaking, the office door swung open: "Hey, Brother!"
Turning their heads, who else could be standing at the door but Su Qing?
"Haha, Xiao Su, we were just talking about you!" Wen Jingqi laughed heartily.
"Why go to the trouble for such a small matter as to have you come in person!"
"Youâre kidding. I came to relax, and since my little brother has good affairs involving me, how could I not come?"
Even Su Qing hadnât expected Wen Jingqi to come in person this time. But considering the investment needed this time, coming in person makes sense because itâs no small amount of money.
The three of them then caught up in Tang Nanâs office.
"Brother, I mentioned inviting you to join in on a good project earlier. Now here it is. My funds are a bit short, so I thought of asking for your help." Su Qing smiled.
Wen Jingqi naturally didnât take Su Qingâs words seriously. He knew that the movie Su Qing invested in before the New Year was a huge hit and couldnât guess how much he earned from it, so would he really be short of this much money?
At the very least, his girlfriend, Tang Nan beside him, could effortlessly produce that sum. By relationship, Wenâs sister should get the call before him.
They bypassed many layers to contact him directly because of their connection. The project aside, he had helped Su Qing twice after the New Year, building their bond.
Still, he didnât reveal the truth. In adultsâ worlds, keeping some things unsaid just makes sense.
"Thatâs a minor issue, and youâre the âStock God.â Which of your chosen projects doesnât make money? Iâm here to bask in your glory,"
Su Qing suddenly heard a voiceover in his mind:
[Working with smart people is easy, as they feign ignorance while maintaining surface relationships.]
[However, through this matter, Wen Jingqiâs impression of him improved considerably. Even if thereâs no big win from this, as long as thereâs no loss, their relationship will grow stronger. Wen Jingqi is also eager to see how capable he is.]
Thereâs truth to the saying that you can never fully understand someoneâs mind. No matter how well you know someone, everyone has their thoughts, especially regarding interests.
Certainly, he never intended for those around him to trust him unconditionally, as he isnât a saint.
"Brother, youâre too polite. Itâs only right. Now then, if thatâs the case, Iâll make some calls. Just in time as my companyâs paperwork is finalized. This afternoon, you can meet them too and finalize our cooperation. What do you think?"
"As the host, you make the decisions. Iâm here to learn investing in the film industry, haha!"
There wasnât much Wen Jingqi needed to say, as thatâs what he came for.
While they chatted, Hu Xiaoling directed workers to hang up the Baiwen Entertainment sign and license.
Baiwen Entertainment is officially established.
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